Frost dates for 47735 — Evansville, IN
Last spring frostMar 29median date
First fall frostNov 10median date
Growing season226 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Evansville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Evansville falls between March 14 and April 11, a 28-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 27 and November 25.
- The median last frost is 24 days earlier than the Indiana median of Apr 22.
- Its 226-day growing season is among the longest of the 733 Indiana places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 18 days earlier than the zone 7a median of Apr 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 69 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 14 |
| 50% (median) | March 29 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 11 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 27 |
| 50% (median) | November 10 |
| 90% (late) | November 25 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Evansville, IN
Frost dates for 47735 — Evansville, IN — last frost Mar 29, first frost Nov 10, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Transplant outside: Apr 12 to May 3
Plant for fall: Oct 27 to Dec 1
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Evansville, IN
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Mar 1 – Apr 5 | Sep 15 – Oct 13 |
| Kale | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Broccoli | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Okra | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Apr 19 – May 3 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — |
| Basil | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 22 – Apr 5 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | Apr 12 – Apr 19 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | — | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | — | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 8 – Apr 5 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 8 – Apr 5 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 12 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 27 – Dec 1 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Evansville Museum, IN weather station, 4 km away (elevation 374 ft (114 m)).
ZIP codes in Evansville: 47701 47702 47703 47704 47705 47706 47708 47710 47711 47712 47713 47714 47715 47716 47719 47720 47721 47722 47724 47725 47728 47730 47731 47732 47733 47734 47735 47736 47737 47740 47747 47750
Frost dates near Evansville
- Inglefield Apr 4 · Oct 29
- Chandler Apr 12 · Oct 25
- Wadesville Mar 29 · Nov 10
- Haubstadt Apr 4 · Oct 29
- Newburgh Apr 12 · Oct 25
- Cynthiana Apr 13 · Oct 25
- Mount Vernon Apr 7 · Oct 28
- Elberfeld Apr 4 · Oct 29
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Evansville, IN?
The median last spring frost in Evansville, IN is March 29. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 11, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Evansville, IN?
The median first fall frost is November 10, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 27.
How long is the growing season in Evansville, IN?
About 226 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Evansville, IN?
Evansville, IN is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.